Terminology Intern - AI for Terminology - MIIS

<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt">Kindly note that this vacancy is for MIIS (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey) students only. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 12pt">=================================================================</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Hours: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt">15-20 hours per week</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Location</span><span style="font-size: 10pt">: home-based </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Travel: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt">none </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Reporting to</span><span style="font-size: 10pt">: CLEAR Global’s Terminology officer </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">CLEAR Global is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse team where individuals of all backgrounds collaborate and learn from one another. We believe we can be most effective with diverse experience and expertise in our team. We recruit on merit, actively seek diverse applicant pools, and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation, and welcome all types of diversity.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold">Background</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">We are looking for an intern who would assist in researching and developing AI tools, processes and applications for the purposes of terminology work. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within an international non-profit organization, gaining an insight into terminology processes at CLEAR Global.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Objectives</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">This initiative is meant to</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Support the Terminology Officer and CLEAR Global in researching and developing AI applications for terminology work, especially:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">automating terminology extraction from source texts</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">developing AI applications for term translation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">AI-enhanced collection of domain terminology</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop community capacity and interest in AI enhanced terminology processes and products to generate sustainable resources.</span></li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold">The role </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">To assist the CLEAR Global Team in researching and developing AI tools, processes and applications for the purposes of terminology work at TWB, with the aim of automating terminology-related processes as much as possible and thus expanding our capacity to support programs and projects at CLEAR Global with up-to-date and precise terminology resources. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Research available AI tools and applications suitable for terminology work</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop automated processes to handle terminology extraction from source texts</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop AI enhanced processes for term translation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop AI enhanced support for the TWB community in developing domain glossaries</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Document AI tools and applications in SOPs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the internship</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Handle other related tasks as assigned</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Act in the best interest of the organization during the internship period. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Please note that these roles and responsibilities are approximate and may change over time.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Qualifications </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university degree program (a degree in terminology, language, translation, development, or a related field is preferred).</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Excellent command of English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Understanding of and willingness to explore AI tools and applications</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Previous experience in translation and/or terminology (internships and volunteering are considered valid experiences) is desirable; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Previous experience working with non-profit organizations is desirable;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Knowledge of CAT tools is a plus. </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Requirements </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">This position is very dynamic. The right person is an energetic team player and an individual who agrees with CLEAR Global’s basic beliefs and values and who can work remotely and across time zones, while interacting regularly with the international team. </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">AI enthusiast;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Self-starter; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Strong organizational skills; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Analytical thinker able to transform ideas into tangible actions; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Understands that communication in the right language is key to improved humanitarian response; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Team player, collaborative, adaptable and self-motivated; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Interest in acquiring terminology project management  experience; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn new skills quickly; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Attention to detail </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold">About CLEAR Global</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">CLEAR Global exists to help people get vital information, and be heard, whatever language they speak. We believe that everyone has the right to give and receive information in a language and format they understand. We work with nonprofit partners and a global community of language professionals to build local language translation capacity, and raise awareness of language barriers. Our network of over 100,000 community members translate millions of words of life-saving and life-changing information a year. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(20, 56, 120); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Core values</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">CLEAR Global employees and volunteers are people who believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal responsibility for achieving the mission. CLEAR Global’s mission and organizational spirit embody the core values established in its strategic framework:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Excellence</span><span style="font-size: 10pt">: As the leading voice for communicating humanitarian information in the right language, CLEAR Global is a leader in the translation industry and in the non-profit sector.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Integrity:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> CLEAR Global believes that every person, whether it’s the people who we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves respect and has inherent dignity.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Empowerment:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> CLEAR Global believes in using language to empower people around the world to control their own development and destiny.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Innovation:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> CLEAR Global recognizes and celebrates the power of innovation to address humanitarian and crisis issues around the world.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Sustainability</span><span style="font-size: 10pt">: CLEAR Global recognizes that meeting our mission necessitates establishment and maintenance of a solid financial and organizational infrastructure.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline">Tolerance:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled; value each other, our partner and our recipients; create a supportive work environment; and, conduct themselves professionally at all times.</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">CLEAR Global may re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration at its discretion.</span></p>

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